Unified Remote is a great app for controlling your computer over one network using your Android device. It’s a great way to control media players on your PC, and the app also features different custom remotes for specific players like YouTube, VLC, and MPC, just to name a few. It requires a server program, which runs in the background on your PC, and allows you to control the PC with your Android running the app.

Steps

Part 1

Downloading the Server

1

Download the server. Get the server from the Unified Remote website [1]. Use your preferred browser on your desktop computer to search for the website.

2

Install the server on your computer. Double click the .exe file (the downloaded file) and follow the onscreen instructions.

3

Configure the server. Tick on the first box in the program menu if you want want the server to run every time windows starts.

4

Press "Okay."

Part 2

Downloading the App

1

Go to your app drawer/app list. Do this by tapping on the App menu icon on your home screen. Then look for the Google Play store app - it resembles a multicolored play button on a white bag. Tap it to open.

2

Search for Unified Remote. In the results, tap the first one on the list made by Unified Intents.

3

Download and install the application. Do so by tapping the “Install” button. This should automatically download and install the app to your device.

Part 3

Connecting to Your Computer

1

Launch the app. You can launch the app by pressing the “Open” button after installation.

If you are no longer on Google Play, you can search for the app in your app drawer and tap it there to launch it.

2

Tap "Servers." This option is located in the main app menu on your Android.

3

Select "Add." Choose "Automatic." This will conveniently look for your computer in the same network.

4

Tap your computer to connect.

Part 4

Selecting Your Remote

1

Tap "Remotes." This options is located in the app menu.

2

Scroll down. Look for your desired remote.

3

Choose "Basic Input." This is if you only want to use mouse and keyboard functionality.

It’s convenient to use specific remotes when using their respective media players, but Basic Input is better for navigation through Windows.

4

Tap the remote you want to use. Done! You should be able to control the PC via these remotes.